Sweet-tooth movies are never really given a chance in this world. Stories, where the majority of characters turn out attentive and kind, are blasted as unrealistic and impractical. While this may be true, this doesn’t mean such ‘fluffy’ films are devoid of meaning or not worth celebrating. Dumplin’ might not be the most creative of…
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62nd BFI London Film Festival: Outlaw King Review
Is Outlaw King, directed by David Mackenzie, Netflix’s direct answer to Mel Gibson’s Braveheart? Where William Wallace’s tale ends, Robert the Bruce’s (Chris Pine) begins. After the guerrilla war against England, Scotland falls under the rule of Edward I (Stephen Dillane). It doesn’t take long for Bruce to learn that oppressor is even crueler than…
Okja Review
There is no doubt that Bong Joon-ho is a visionary filmmaker. And with six features under his belt (Snowpiercer, Mother, The Host, Memory of Murder, Barking Dogs Never Bite), including his newest production, the Netflix original Okja, there is no sign of him slowing down. Okja premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival; it connects drama, family…
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